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The latest Geisler-Penquite Scholars, from left, front row: Gabriel Gates, Peyton Madison, Paige Davis, Faith Roozeboom, Emily Blom, Madilyn Rowson, Grace Osthus. Second row, from left: Jacob Gudith, Taryn Ryan, Rachel Bowers, Emma Klosterman, Haydn Little, Andrew Mahaffey, Brianna VanGroll. Not pictured: Meleah Fesler.

Central College Announces Geisler-Penquite Scholarship Recipients

15 education students have been awarded Geisler-Penquite Scholarships in 2026. Each student will receive $5,000 for each remaining year of their undergraduate academic career.

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A World of Good campaign exceeds original $50 million fundraising goal

Central reached its $50 million goal — transforming opportunities for its students.

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Central College Announces Geisler-Penquite Scholars

The legacy to support education majors continues.

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Central Soars to Unprecedented Heights with Record-Shattering $17.7 Million Fundraising Year!

Celebrating Central’s record-breaking fundraising year.

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Central College Hits Six-Month Fundraising Record

Six months into the fiscal year, Central College hit a fundraising record that will continue its mission to make a quality education affordable.

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Top Stories 2024

Central’s Top Stories of 2024

Celebrate the year end with look back at our most popular and most-read stories.

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Central College Announces Geisler-Penquite Foundation Scholarship Winners

Central celebrated the latest education majors who received Geisler-Penquite Foundation scholarships.

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Geisler-Penquite Foundation Announces $9 Million Gift to Central College

Central receives largest single gift in college history, $9 million from Geisler-Penquite Foundation.

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Geisler Penquite scholarship recipients 2023

Geisler Penquite Foundation Awards Central College $480,000

The Geisler Penquite Foundation honors Central College students in the education program with scholarships.

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Central Receives $480,000 Gift from Geisler Penquite Foundation

The Geisler Penquite Foundation awarded Central a two-part gift totaling $480,000, including scholarships for education majors.

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